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Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos

These air fryer breakfast taquitos are filled with eggs, turkey sausage, and cheese, then cooked until crispy and golden. They’re an easy breakfast for busy mornings and great for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 taquitos
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 6 large eggs
  • 8 ounces turkey sausage
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Cook the turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Scramble the eggs in a nonstick skillet until just set.
  • Stir in the cooked sausage, bell pepper, green onion, and shredded cheese.
  • Warm the tortillas briefly so they roll more easily.
  • Add filling to each tortilla and roll tightly.
  • Place the taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 7 to 8 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas first to help prevent cracking.
  • Do not overfill or they may open while cooking.
  • Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for the best texture.
  • Air fryer cook times can vary slightly by model.
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